Local man lending a helping hand to laid off Eastern Kentucky coal miners

A local Eastern Kentucky man is planning an event this weekend, aimed at helping laid off coal miners in our region. Matt Skeans who owns a Prestonsburg Christmas Tree business is planning to lend a helping hand to laid off miners Saturday and Sunday. Laid off miners can get a free Christmas tree this weekend from 1-7 pm at Skeans Marathon at Bull Creek in Prestonsburg. Miners must bring proof of layoff and a miners card. For more information call 606-874-1226